1,936 Assistant Professor Posts
Advertisement No. 04/2026 | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj has released the notification for the Assistant Professor Selection Examination 2026 under Advertisement No. 04/2026.
A total of 1,936 Assistant Professor vacancies have been announced for aided degree colleges in Uttar Pradesh across multiple subjects.
Out of the total vacancies, 1,564 posts are for co-education degree colleges and 372 posts are for women's degree colleges.
The online application process started on 08 September 2026. Eligible candidates can complete the application process and fee payment up to 07 October 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement / Notification Date | 08 September 2026 |
| OTR / Online Application Start | 08 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 07 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 07 October 2026 |
| Correction Last Date | 11 October 2026 |
| Written Examination | 19 & 20 November 2026 |
| College Type | Vacancies | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Co-Education Degree Colleges | 1,564 | Approx. 80.79% |
| Women's Degree Colleges | 372 | Approx. 19.21% |
| Total | 1,936 | 100% |
The vacancies are distributed across 42 subjects. Subject-wise and category-wise vacancy details should be checked in the official Advertisement No. 04/2026.
The recruitment covers Assistant Professor posts across multiple subjects. Some of the major subjects include:
| Subject | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Hindi | 214 |
| English | 208 |
| Economics | 156 |
| Sociology | 144 |
| Sanskrit | 81 |
| Urdu | 40 |
Note: The above table shows selected major subjects. Candidates should refer to the official notification for the complete 42-subject vacancy distribution.
Candidates should generally possess a Master's Degree with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade in the relevant/allied subject from a recognized university or institution.
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed eligibility route through UGC/CSIR NET, SLET/SET or the applicable PhD qualification as provided in the official recruitment notification.
Subject-specific eligibility conditions may vary. Candidates should carefully check the qualification requirements for their selected subject before submitting the application.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 62 Years |
| Age Calculation Date | 01 July 2026 |
| Age Relaxation | As per applicable UP Government rules |
Candidates should verify the exact age conditions and any applicable relaxation from Advertisement No. 04/2026.
The application fee is payable through the online application system. Candidates should verify their applicable category and the exact fee amount in the official Advertisement No. 04/2026 before payment.
The Assistant Professor post carries Pay Level-10.
₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400/-
Other allowances and benefits will be admissible according to the applicable government service rules.
Final selection will be made according to the marks/weightage and selection rules prescribed by UPESSC in Advertisement No. 04/2026.
The UPESSC Assistant Professor Selection Examination 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on:
19 & 20 November 2026
The examination will be conducted in offline mode as per the examination schedule issued by UPESSC.
Important: Candidates should use only the official UPESSC portal for OTR, application, fee payment, correction and examination-related information.
A total of 1,936 Assistant Professor vacancies have been announced.
The last date for online application and fee payment is 07 October 2026.
Yes. Candidates are required to complete the One Time Registration (OTR) before applying.
The pay scale is ₹57,700 to ₹1,82,400 under Pay Level-10.
Generally, a relevant Master's Degree with the prescribed marks along with the applicable NET/SLET/SET or qualifying PhD route is required. Subject-specific conditions apply.
The maximum age limit is reported as 62 years, calculated according to the applicable recruitment rules.
The written examination is scheduled for 19 and 20 November 2026.
Sarkari Results 24 is an informational website providing government job, recruitment, result and admit card updates. We are not the recruiting authority and are not affiliated with the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission. Candidates should verify all eligibility conditions, vacancy details, dates, fees, subject-wise vacancies and other information from the official UPESSC notification before applying.